The previous games against play-off contenders were without doubt six-pointers but all that good work and expended energy, in seeing off Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds, would have been for nothing had Reading slipped on the proverbial banana skin of failing to pick up maximum points against relegation threatened Rovers.

The first half demolition of Tony Mowbray’s team was both a relief and a joy to behold but worryingly Royals didn’t turn up after the break until Rovers deservedly pulled a goal back in the 77th minute.

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At the other end there was plenty of comic relief too as Ali Al-Habsi almost gifted the visitors a goal when his mistimed clearance rebounded off Marvin Emnes and flew inches wide of his unguarded right-hand post.

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Having ripped the Yorkist pretenders to shreds in the first-half and defended stoutly in the second-half, in front of a near full house, with the Mad Stad witnessing the best atmosphere of the season, it was a night to savour for Royals fans.

Yann Kermorgant is ending the season like Chris Wood of Leeds began it, scoring four goals in Reading’s last three wins.

Wrap him up! Yann Kermorgant (Image: Get Reading)

I just hope the backroom staff have plenty of cotton wool for the 35-year-old Frenchman.